Dave Flynn is an award-winning Irish composer and musician, praised as ‘a masterful guitarist‘ in Sing Out! Magazine. His imaginative compositions, celebrated in the New York Times for their ‘power and grittiness‘ transcend traditions and borders.
In ‘Celtic Guitar Master‘ he presents beautiful guitar arrangements of Irish and Scottish traditional music, exploring the musical connections between these, and other, ‘Celtic’ countries.
His programme goes through the history of Celtic music, from an ancient Irish battle march, to baroque-era harp music by Turlough O’Carolan, to 19th century reels and jigs, and then some more modern compositions that he recorded on his acclaimed albums.
The concert also highlights connections between Irish traditional music and other countries, showing how certain types of Irish tune
styles were imported from other countries including Scotland, Poland and Germany. Celtic connections with France, Spain and North America are also explored. Recent studies with a flamenco guitar master in Andalusia bring an exciting new dimension to the show in 2026.
There’s also some new Irish-style tunes composed in New Zealand which represent new kind of traditional Irish-Kiwi music.
In 2026 his show also focuses on songs and instrumentals from his debut album ‘Draíocht’, to mark the 20th anniversary of that acclaimed album.
A magical concert of guitar music new and ancient!
Celtic Guitar Master Tours
Flynn has toured his solo show around the world, from Germany to Japan, Ireland to New Zealand. His 2025 tour of New Zealand included 27 concerts all around the country.
A 2025 Autumn/Winter European tour included a 29 concerts across Germany, 3 in Switzerland, alongside dates in Trieste, Italy and Ljubljana, Slovenia. This tour included solo performances in major prestigious venues such as the Gewandhaus, Leipzig; KKL Luzern; Meistersingerhalle, Nuremburg; Stadtcasino, Basel and Berlin’s Passionskirche.
Dave is currently planning 2026 dates with another New Zealand tour already well into planning stages.
To inquire about booking Dave’s ‘Celtic Guitar Master’ performances please contact us
*In addition to concerts, Dave Flynn can present workshops and masterclasses where requested.*
2024 New Zealand Tour Photo Diary
